The Lakers spent $99.9 million in salary this season for a roster that went 45-37. Additionally, the team will pay $29.6 million in luxury taxes -- a total of $129.5 million to get into the playoffs and suffer a first-round sweep by the San Antonio Spurs.

Injuries were the major hindrance for the Lakers, who finished the regular season with a 28-12 record in their last 40 games. By the time the playoffs arrived, the Lakers had a skeleton crew on the floor, especially in the backcourt, playing without guards Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Steve Blake, Jodie Meeks and forward Metta World Peace.

The Miami Heat had the second-highest payroll at $83.4 million, paying $13.1 million in tax for a total of $96.6 million. Conversely, the Phoenix Suns spent the least amount of money this season at $53.2 million for the entire roster.

Dwight Howard ($19.5 million), Pau Gasol ($19.0 million) and Bryant ($27.8 million) combined to make $66.3 million -- more than the total payroll for 14 teams around the league.

The Lakers "only" have $68.1 million in fully guaranteed payroll next season but hope to retain Howard at a salary of $20.5 million. World Peace can opt out of his final year at $7.7 million.

The team holds an option on Meeks' $1.55-million contract, but he's expected to be brought back. Chris Duhon's $3.75 million is only guaranteed for $1.5 million. He's unlikely to return.